Grade II listed · Somerset

Shepherd Chest Tomb, in Churchyard 16 Metres North of the North Aisle, Church of St John Evangelist

Shepherd Chest Tomb, in Churchyard 16 Metres North of the North Aisle, Church of St John Evangelist is a Grade II listed building in Somerset, first listed on 15 February 1985. It is one of 10,646 Grade II entries among 11,742 listed buildings in Somerset; 61% of Somerset’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Shepherd Chest Tomb, in Churchyard 16 Metres North of the North Aisle, Church of St John Evangelist
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1366350
Date first listed	15 February 1985
Local planning authority	Somerset
Location	50.96556, -2.46237 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1366350

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Somerset will require for your works on Shepherd Chest Tomb, in Churchyard 16 Metres North of the North Aisle, Church of St John Evangelist, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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What the grade means for works

Grade II buildings are of special interest and make up over 90% of listed buildings in England. Most alterations, extensions and many internal changes still need listed building consent from the council.

The protection covers the whole building, inside and out, plus fixtures and attached structures. Typical works that need consent: replacing windows or doors, removing walls or historic fabric, changing roof coverings, installing solar panels or external insulation, and adding extensions.

Listed buildings near Shepherd Chest Tomb, in Churchyard 16 Metres North of the North Aisle, Church of St John Evangelist

Name	Grade	Distance
Pettman Chest Tomb, in Churchyard 16 Metres North of the North Transept, Church of St John Evangelist	II	10 m
Scott Chest Tomb, in Churchyard 4 Metres North of North Transept, Church of St John Evangelist	II	15 m
Church of St John the Evangelist	I	27 m
Mortuary, in Churchyard 30 Metres North West Of, Church of St John Evangelist	II	30 m
Milborne Port War Memorial	II	35 m
Prankerd Double Tombstones, in Church Yard 6 Metres South South East of South Door, Church of St John Evangelist	II	42 m
Prankerd Chest Tomb, in Churchyard 7 Metres South East of South Door, Church of St John Evangelist	II*	44 m
Raymond Chest Tomb, in Churchyard 7 Metres South of Nave, Church of St John Evangelist	II	45 m
Prankerd Chest Tomb, in Churchyard 9 Metres South South East of South Door, Church of St John Evangelist	II	47 m
204, 205 and 206, High Street	II	65 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Shepherd Chest Tomb, in Churchyard 16 Metres North of the North Aisle, Church of St John Evangelist listed?

Yes. Shepherd Chest Tomb, in Churchyard 16 Metres North of the North Aisle, Church of St John Evangelist is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1366350, first listed on 15 February 1985. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Shepherd Chest Tomb, in Churchyard 16 Metres North of the North Aisle, Church of St John Evangelist?

Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Somerset, in addition to any planning permission or building regulations approval. Like-for-like repairs often do not, but confirm with the council’s conservation officer before you start.

Source: National Heritage List for England, © Historic England 2026, via planning.data.gov.uk. Contains Ordnance Survey data © Crown copyright and database right. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Retrieved 12 October 2026. Local authority assigned from the list entry point. This page is a summary — the legal record is the official list entry.